Dolphins learn how to use tools to hunt for fish from their mothers

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:21:42 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/dolphins-learn-how-to-use-tools-to-hunt-for-fish-from-their-mothers-283268>

"From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human
societies have been building and using tools from the beginning. Human tool use
has served to conquer new environments, increase communication, and ultimately
alter the course of human evolution.

But humans are not alone in the use of tools. Our new study, published in the
Journal of Marine Mammal Science, shows dolphins can use seashells to help
them hunt for fish. And they might be learning this clever tool use from their
mothers."

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               *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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